Princeton-Led Study Shows Autism Screening Tool Works Despite ADHD
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A Princeton-led study demonstrates that the SenseToKnow tablet-based screening tool reliably detects autism in young children regardless of whether they also have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. This finding addresses a critical diagnostic gap, as co-occurring ADHD often masks autism symptoms and leads to significant delays in diagnosis for up to 20 percent of affected children. The tool's accuracy remains consistent across both groups, proving its effectiveness as a screening method even when conditions overlap.
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